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Generative AI in Video and the Future of Storytelling (with Runway CEO Cristobal Valenzuela)

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Aug 30, 2023
Join Cristobal Valenzuela, co-founder and CEO of RunwayML, as he shares insights from the forefront of generative AI in filmmaking. Discover how Runway's tools, used in major films like 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', are transforming video creation. Valenzuela discusses the evolution of AI in storytelling, the democratization of filmmaking, and new business models emerging in this space. He also touches on the challenges startups face in securing resources amidst tech giants and the exciting fusion of art and technology.
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INSIGHT

Dynamic Filmmaking

  • Generative AI could shift film from a finished product to a dynamic experience.
  • This allows for personalized stories and narratives generated in real-time.
ANECDOTE

EEAAO used Runway

  • Everything Everywhere All At Once used Runway's AI tools for some scenes.
  • This demonstrates AI's growing use in filmmaking, even for complex visual effects.
ANECDOTE

"Commuters" Short Film

  • A short film called "Commuters" was created using Runway in just a few hours.
  • Its high quality demonstrates the potential of AI tools for independent filmmakers.
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